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The resurgence of the syndicated loan market signals a pendulum swing back to greater reliance by debt issuers on traditional bank financing.

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau joining the growing list of top enforcement agencies recognizing the value in whistleblowing, companies should take heed and avoid any provisions in employment and severance agreements that in any way impede or penalize whistleblowers.

When banks realize they are unable to continue their operations, a credit union is often a natural partner to consider.

While banks are trying to advance, regulators are lagging, with outdated rules failing to address today's technological and digital asset realities. It's time for a new paradigm in banking regulation.

U.S. banks need to start taking sustainability risk seriously

Generative AI is exciting, but has limited fraud-busting utility. Instead of rushing to implement gen AI-powered anti-fraud initiatives, banks should focus on strengthening their existing security measures.

Instances of check fraud have ballooned in recent years, plaguing banks, and they don't seem to be slowing down. Probably the best thing regulators can do to combat that fraud is to develop an equally inexpensive alternative that is more secure, and FedNow might be that service.

Changes to the regulatory regime surrounding the Federal Home Loan banks should be carefully calibrated so as to do no damage to their successful support for housing and the provision of liquidity to members.

Contingency planning always seems theoretical...until it isn't. Planning for the unexpected can prepare you to serve customers well in times of crisis.

Fostering financial well-being among the country's fastest-growing demographic group is essential to the future of the American economy. And, not incidentally, it's also good for business.